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With a rapidly growing population of more than 94,000, the city of Tyler, Texas, is centrally located between Dallas, Texas, and Shreveport, Louisiana. The city boasts family attractions, a youth recreation program and cultural offerings for citizens and visitors to enjoy. Those flying into or out of Tyler will do so through the city's only public airport, Tyler Pound Regional Airport.

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

The Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is located on 1,200 acres approximately four and a half miles west of State Highway 64. The three-runway airport has been servicing the area since 1937. The Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is served by two air carriers: American Airlines and Continental Airlines, both of which provide several daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, respectively.

Airport Features

Air travelers in the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport can enjoy available amenities such as fresh food and beverage vending machines. Those looking for a more traditional dining experience can head over to Skyline Cafe (skylinecafe.org) in the airport's old terminal building. While walking the grounds, history buffs are invited to visit the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum, which displays aircraft on loan from the Naval Aviation Museum and the Air Force Museum. The Tyler Pounds Regional Airport also provides access to vehicle rentals from Avis, Hertz and National Car Rental.

Parking Information

Both short- and long-term parking options are available for visitors and customers of the airport. Those parking for less than 24 hours will do so in the short-term parking lot closest to the front of the terminal building. A larger lot, directly behind short-term parking, allows for parking for longer than 24 hours. Parking in unauthorized locations might result in a vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.

Helpful Tips

To make flight experiences as smooth and enjoyable as possible, the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport offers helpful tips for passengers. The airport encourages passengers to arrive at least one hour and 15 minutes prior to their scheduled departure times to ensure adequate time for preboarding tasks to be completed. Passengers should park only in designated spots or, if being dropped off directly in front of the terminal, ensure that vehicles are not left unattended.

Closest Major Airports

Although Tyler's airport is a small, regional one, the city is within driving distance to two major airports. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 115 miles west and Bush Intercontinental Airport is 200 miles south in Houston.

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Based just outside Eugene, Ore., Danielle Gream began writing professionally in 2010 for various websites. Gream is the co-owner of a business consulting firm that specializes in leadership training and effective communication. She holds a Bachelor of Science in communication from the University of Phoenix.